 I am always looking for recipes that are easy to make and can incorporate something really good for you - like spinach. This recipe reminds me of Marry Me Chicken but was even easier. I served it on top of mashed potatoes, but a nice fat noodle like pappardelle or tagliatelle could work too,. And the leftovers were even yummier. Enjoy! Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients:
Preparation: Step 1: Season the chicken with the Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden on both sides (about 6 minutes per side) , then add 3 Tbsp of butter and coat the chicken. Remove and set aside. Step 3: In that same pad, saute the onion, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic. Step 4: Add the spinach, and stir to wilt. Add in the heavy cream and parmesan, and stir until smooth. Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce on top. Step 6: Serve over tagliatelle noodles, or with mashed potatoes. This French Onion Soup Pasta is another really easy weeknight meal for the family. Besides being really easy, it has the bonus of being a one-pan dish which I always appreciate mid-week. And since most of the ingredients can be stored in the pantry or the freezer, this is a great recipe to always have on hand as a back up or an alternative. Enjoy! .French Onion Pasta - a Trader Joe's Recipe
Note: can be served as is, or with chicken INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: Step 1: Add both containers of French onion soup to the bottom of a large pan or Dutch oven. Step 2: Nestle the pappardelle nests around the soup cubes. Step 3: Pour the chicken broth over the nests. Step 4: Over medium heat, bring the pan to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. (note: Stir 1-2 times while cooking to prevent sticking to the pot.) Step 5: Scatter fresh parsley and stir to mix. After plating, drizzle with chili oil or chili crunch for a little spice. (note: you can easily add some rotisserie chicken if you need to up the protein.) This is an awesome one pan, weeknight dinner, but in full disclosure it is NOT a 30 minute meal.
HOWEVER - I am putting it here on the blog because it is SO good and super easy. The prep only takes 15 minutes max - truly. Then you put it in the oven for 45 minutes. In the mean time you can go get in time on the Peloton, read a chapter in your book, or help the kids with homework while it’s cooking! IF you have any leftovers, they are even yummier the next day. Enjoy! Lemon Pepper Chicken with Asparagus and Rice INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION: Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 F. Step 2: To a 9 x 13 greased casserole dish, add the rice, heavy cream, and chicken broth and stir to mix well. Add in the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and seasonings to taste. Step 3: Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the paprika. Then place the chicken on top of the rice mixture. Step 4: Add in the asparagus and butter around the chicken. Step 5: Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Step 5: Remove the foil, sprinkle the chicken with the shredded parmesan and bake for 10 more minutes, uncovered. Enjoy! |
